Exodus 21:35-36

"And if one man's ox hurt another's so that it dieth, then they shall sell the live ox, and divide the price of it; and the dead also shall they divide. Or if it be known that the ox was wont to gore in time past, and its owner hath not kept it in; he shall surely pay ox for ox, and the dead beast shall be his own."

This is the same as the previous verses, except that animals instead of people would have been involved in a case like this. The responsibility of the owner of a dangerous animal stands out clearly in both situations, showing that this is designed to protect the public, or society, against the thoughtlessness or unconcern of such an owner. This section makes binding upon men a social responsibility for all that they do in all ages to come.